Water supplies in Iowa show farm chemical contamination
A spring 1986 study by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the University Hygienic Laboratory found treated water in 30 of 33 tested communities contained farm chemical traces. Des Moines and southern towns showed the highest levels, with 17 samples exceeding proposed EPA long term health standards. results to be presented to the Iowa EPA Commission in November.
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Iowa
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Princess Nori Performs Traditional Dance at Cultural Festival
Princess Nori granddaughter of Emperor Hirohito performs a traditional Japanese dance during an annual cultural festival at Gakushuin Junior and Senior High School on Saturday.
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North Western Rail Seeks Replacements Amid Strike Pressure
North Western Railway, with 9,743 workers including 2,205 union members, advertises temporary non union positions in nine states as a potential United Transportation Union strike looms. Spokesman James Foote notes plans to save about 60 million annually by eliminating 1400 brakemen and operating trains with two member crews.
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North Western Railway
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James Foote
North Western
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Shareholders win in merger case over insurance stock sale
A federal judge ruled 12 000 former shareholders of General United Group Inc are owed 6.25 million dollars plus interest for inadequate stock payout after the 1973 merger with All American Life and Financial Corp The case centered on whether merging two stock classes voting as one violated state law and followed proper procedure The long sequence of trials ended with a 1985 appeals court reversal and a new trial order.
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Des Moines
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U.S
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General United Group Inc
All American Life and Financial Corp
Yeltsin resigns amid Soviet policy disputes at Kremlin
Moscow Communist Party chief Boris Yeltsin tendered his resignation after criticizing reform pace and policy making. Anatoly Lukyanov confirmed discord in the Kremlin as Pravda reported Central Committee directives to speed up reforms and replace delaying officials.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier 2.60 weekly. by mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues 11.80 for four weeks 12.20 for 52 weeks. Other states US territories 161.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. Postmaster address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Iowa
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